104. S5 E23 "Seems Like Old Times" with Paul Padilla

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[ RERUN ] NewNowNext / Logo.Com’s Ranking of the Men of The Facts Of Life

Worth revisiting at the midway point of the series…

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Next Week: S5 E24 “Joint Custody” (5/2/84)

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103. S5 E22 "All By Herself" with Arnie Ellis

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Arnie Ellis Stand-Up Comedy

Find more at Arnie’s YouTube Channel.

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Geri Jewell Talks About Her Departure

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[ EXTRAS ] Archie Responding to Dewey Lippersnipper

Opportunity MISSED, BoredPanda.Com!

They’ve published these before, pics of celebrities photoshopped with their younger selves. This is the latest from BoredPanda.Com.

But when I saw the pic of George Clooney with his “younger” self - playing Dr. Doug Ross on ER ca. 1994 at age 33… I was like WTF?!?! Why wouldn’t they have used one of the many existing pics of Clooney from The Facts Of Life in 1985 when he was 24?!

And look in the commments! Even famous American author Dorothy Parker, who died in 1967, came back from the dead to express this very same opinion!

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So, once again, it’s up to ME to fix everything. (*Comes down off cross, walks over to Photoshop on his laptop*) Here. You’re welcome.

102. S5 E21 "Mother And Daughter" with Michele Simms

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Michele Simms!

Here are some videos of Michele’s work! (Find more on her YouTube channel or her other YouTube channel)

Drunk Amish Girl in “Sex Drive”

Betty Shambles in 2012. Holden Hollywood co-hosting on the truck:

Citizens of Hollywood, Christmas 2011:

Dorma Nesmond, Holden Hollywood, Paige Turner, Mimi Kaboom, and Evie Starlight.
(Friends-of-Friends-of-the-Podcast Debbie Hansen, Me, Jodi Chase, Michele Simms, and Jamie-Lyn Markos)

Mimi Kaboom getting friendly with Holden Hollywood to the chagrin of Stone Granite.

Michele Simms, Tim Williams, and I had a BLAST when we used to work together.

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Chip Fields!

Here is a great retrospective of Ms. Fields’ career, posted on YouTube in 2019 by Rachelle Reports:

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Nicholas Hammond!

in “The Sound Of Music” (1965)

in “The Amazing Spiderman” on TV 1977-1979

in “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” (2019)

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By Mennen!

One of the many commercials that used the classic jingle:

Here’s a Lady Version:

It doesn’t have the signature jingle, but look at 27-year-old hottie John Goodman!

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Next Week: S5 E22 “All By Herself” (3/14/84)

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101. S5 E20 "Dream Marriage" (Part 2) with Matthew Arter and the Tootie Fruities

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The 1984 Presidential Election

Presidential candidate (and former VP) Walter Mondale’s running mate was Geraldine Ferraro, the first female candidate for a major party. It was a landslide in favor of incumbent Ronald Reagan — going by electoral votes. Popular vote was 60%/40%.

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[ Extras ] Do You See The Batman Symbol In The Grays Of My Beard?

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Next Week: S5 E21 “Mother And Daughter” (2/29/84)

Join me and my very special guest Michele Simms!

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Mindy Cohn & Kim Fields Host "Friday Night Videos" 3rd Anniversary 9/19/86

100. S5 E20 "Dream Marriage" (Part 1) with Matthew Arter and the Tootie Fruities

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Mission Control 1961 vs. Edna’s Edibles And Advice International 2000

Note the mauve color….

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099 - S5 E19 "Star At Langley" with James Brendlinger

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Recurring Langley Students!

^ Recurring Male Student ^

^ Recurring Female Student ^

^ Miss Ames (Actress Kres Mersky in S5 E2 “Brave New World pt2") ^

(future appearance of Ms. Mersky as ‘Mrs. Jenkings’ in S6 E14 “Me And Eleanor”)

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Odd Positioning of Mrs. Garrett!

^ This Week, “Star At Langley” ^

^ Last Week, “Big Fish/Little Fish” ^

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Jami Gertz as ‘Boots St. Clair’

This episode was Ms. Gertz’s final appearance on FOL as Boots. And that makes me & James very sad. Farewell, Jami and Boots, we love you and we’ll miss you!

We bid you a fond SHAZOOM!

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[ Extras ] Ms. Pac Man!

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The Jimmy Popular Show!

Find Weekly Playlists on Facebook!

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Penguin Point Productions!

“Penguin Point Productions in the Oviedo Mall is a one-stop shop for performing arts classes, camps, costumes, and community theater. We offer classes in art, dance, music, theater and writing for students from pre-school through adult; summer camps for grades K-12; a costume and prop collection which we currently share with theaters, schools, churches, and community groups; and community theater for all audiences.”

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Next Week: S5 E20 “Dream Marriage” (2/22/84)

Join me and my special guest Matthew Arter plus My Tootie Fruity Patreon Supporters!

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Totally Missed It: That I.D. Checker Was Captain America!

Yeah, it seems like eons ago, but I only recently learned that the Chug-A-Lug I.D. Checker in Season 2 Episode 1 [“The New Girl (Part 1)” from 11/19/1980] was played by actor Reb Brown, who just the previous year had starred in TWO made-for-TV Captain America movies. In the title role of Steve Rogers/Captain America! The first was called simply Captain America, and was broadcast by CBS on January 19, 1979. The second film called Captain America II: Death Too Soon was broadcast ten months later on November 23 & 24, 1979 in two 1-hour installments. An interesting trivia bit from IMDb: “According to Red Brown at Comic-Con, the studios were planning two crossover movies. Captain America (Reb Brown) and Spider-Man (Nicholas Hammond) from The Amazing Spider-Man (1977). The second was Captain America (Brown) and Lou Ferrigno/Bill Bixby from The Incredible Hulk (1978). Unfortunately, neither of these ever materialized.”

Why, it was the MCU that never was!

And now, I discover he has collided with the FOLCU! YAY!

098 - S5 E18 "Big Fish/Little Fish" with Maria Flores

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Disclaimer? Or Merch Opportunity?

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Lisa Whelchel: Teen Ventriloquist

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The Bells Of St. Mary’s!

That classic song that everyone knows… ??!!??

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Monchhichi!

Monchhichi Wikipedia Page

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Next Week: Season 5, Episode 19 “Star At Langley”

Join me and my Returning Very Special Guest JAMES BRENDLINGER!

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097 - S5 E17 "A Death In The Family" with John Pelkey

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John LOVES “1776!”

^ Original 1969 Broadway Cast Album ^

^ John’s Tat ^

^ John Pelkey as John Adams @ Gainesville Community Playhouse, November 1988 ^

^ John’s Golden Apple Award ^ (“a penis with a big boil on it” - his words, not mine)

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“After Further Review” with Mark Ferrara and John Pelkey

Listen to the podcast, and/or watch the episodes live-streamed on YouTube!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-further-review/id1503840195

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afrpodcast2020/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnda560BunMP9nYeiOfP0-g

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^ The only appearance of Natalie’s father: S3 E17 “The Affair” … Sy was portrayed by veteran character actor Norman Burton. ^

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Next Week: S5 E18 “Big Fish/Little Fish” (2/8/84)

Join me and my very special guest: Actress / Voice Over Artist MARIA FLORES!

096 - S5 E16 "All Or Nothing" with Lynne Ryder

The night I met Lynne: We were both at a Glee-themed Halloween party where we both dressed as Sue Sylvester / Jane Lynch.

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Bruce Penhall!

Apparently SOMEBODY was a teeny-bopper heart throb when he was on CHiPs!

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Thomas F. “Biff Tannen” Wilson as ‘Moose!’

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Next Week: S5 E17 “A Death In The Family” (2/1/84)

095 - S5 E15 "Crossing The Line" with Trenell Mooring

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Trenell’s She-Shed!

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Peter Parros as Michael!

on “Knight Rider”

Nowadays… and looking FINE.

Yes, please!

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Rob Stone as Harvey!

Later on Mr. Belvedere

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Just For Me Hair Relaxer!

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Chris Rock’s Documentary “Good Hair”

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Black Lives Matter.

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Next Week: S5 E16 “All Or Nothing” (1/18/84)

With Very Special Guest: actress-writer-improvisor Lynne Ryder!

The Facts Of ... Fingernails?

Dedicated Listener and Devoted Tootie Fruity Amy W recently contacted me with what I will call a “Facts Fan Find!”

In her own words: “One criticism of the TV show that I haven’t heard mentioned on LFTF, is that Jo, being a tomboy — with those lovely nails! Always a manicure; long, and painted nails. Nancy often hide her nails in pockets, curling her fingers in, or crossing her arms. Does anyone else notice this? … I wanted to mention this to you in hopes I am not the only fan who has noticed this distraction. I wish the producers (or whomever) told Nancy to get fake nails, and remove them when filming. It breaks her ‘tough street kid’ character each time I see those glamorous nails.”

Well, I had NEVER noticed this! So I asked Amy to send some screen grabs, and sure enough she did!

Has any of you ever noticed this? Please let me know if you have! Rest assured, this is something I will be keeping an eye on, since some of these are from future episodes. THANKS, AMY!

S3 E19 New York, New York

S3 E7 Sweet Sorrow (Eddie's ring in Jo's hand)

S5 E16 All Or Nothing

S5 E18 Big Fish Little Fish

S5 E19 Star At Langley

(And, by the way, I did explain to Amy that on one hand, it could be argued this is contrary to the arguments in favor of Jo’s lesbianism… but on the other hand, lesbians are also known for keeping their nails well-groomed… because they, um, use their fingers… during intimacy… need I say more? You’re Welcome!)

094 - S5 E14 "Next Door" with Ginger Lee McDermott Honey

Working with Ginger at Sleuths!

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Buddy!

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Taliesin Jaffe!

The famous Woobie scene from Mr. Mom:

An Interview For His D&D Channel:

Check out his YouTube Channel: “Critical Role”

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Better Pictures of Mikhail Baryshnikov!

Ginger says we can do better than this:

I agree. A few examples:

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Danny’s Disney Lunch Box!

From Walt Disney World, no less! Gee, that seems like a cool place…

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Next Week: S5 E15 “Crossing The Line” (1/11/84)

Join me and my very special (returning three-peat) guest: actress Trenell Mooring!

093 - S5 E13 "The Chain Letter" with Ben Ptashinsky

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Forbidden Broadway!

Publicity Photo, “Forbidden Broadway,” Winter Park Playhouse, 2014. Heather Kopp, Ben Ptashinsky, Allyssa Yost, David Almeida

Musicians’ Dinner: Master Musician Ned Wilkinson (arranger of the Let’s Fact The Facts theme song!), me, Musical Director Chris Leavy, Ben Ptashinsky.

Rehearsal, “Forbidden Broadway,” Winter Park Playhouse, 2014. Allyssa Yost, Ben Ptashinsky, Heather Kopp, David Almeida.

Bagels before the matinee! With our Stage Manager Conny Williamson

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Chain Letters and Pyramid Schemes!

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Next Week: S5 E14 “Next Door” (1/4/84)

Join me and my very special guest: actress Ginger Lee McDermott!

092 - *Special Edition* Interview with Diana Eden

“Diana Eden spent thirty years in Hollywood costume designing  many prime time TV series, pilots, movies for TV and feature films before moving to Las Vegas in 2008. Her work earned her three Emmy nominations. In addition, she designed dozens of stage productions in Los Angeles, New York, and Las Vegas. 

Since her move to Las Vegas in 2008, she has taught costume design at UNLV for both the Theater and Film Departments and designed several locally produced films and stage productions. In 2018, the Nevada Women’s Film Festival awarded her their first-ever ‘Woman of Achievement’ Award. 

Currently, she is happy in Las Vegas, teaching and mentoring the next generation of costume designers, writing, and spending time with friends and her exceptional cat, Nala.”

Diana Eden on Facebook

Diana Eden on Instagram

Diana Eden Designs Web Site

Diana Eden on YouTube

A good time was had by all during our Zoom interview! :-D

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A Book Excerpt on “The Facts Of Life”

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Valley Of The Dolls!

^ Diana is the tallest dancer, second from the left. ^
The message reads “Dear Diana: Those were the days. Thank God we got to come out of the Valley. Oh, and Mack loves you, too. Patty Duke.” (Mack = her son Mackenzie Astin who played Andy on The Facts of Life and whom Diana costumed in seasons 7, 8, and 9.) At the bottom: “Did you remember that Marvin Hamlisch was the piano player?”

^ I went hunting for her and I found her! ^

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The Producers!

Diana was the “Beer Stein Girl” in the original 1968 “The Producers!”

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Diana Eden: Gorgeous At Every Age!

late 1950s

1960s

1970s

Present Day

with costuming legend Bob Mackie

(images acquired from Diana’s social media)

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Jo’s Wedding Gown (S9 E19 “Til Marriage Do Us Part”)

(personal photo of Diana Eden, used with permission)

Cast & Crew Photo. Taping day for this episode was 1/26/1988. (purloined from Diana’s Facebook)

Fun Fact: Season 9 (like many preceding) was broadcast out of order. THIS EPISODE was the last episode taped before the 2-part series finale (“The Beginning Of The End” and “The Beginning Of The Beginning.”)

In case you can’t pick out anybody…

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“Stars In Their Underwear” is available at Amazon.com!

(click image below)

091 - S5 E12 "The Christmas Show" with Garin Jones

Our “friends” at the Citizens of Hollywood: Mayor Sonny Burbank and Officer Pat Friskem

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Pure Moods New Age Music Collection!

Yes, that is the theme from The Exorcist that you hear at one point. ??!!??

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D & D Character Lab!

Garin’s now-completed 2017-2019 podcast. Stay tuned for information on his new podcast Channel 34 when it drops September 1st!

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Channel 34!

(a/k/a Garin’s podcast)

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Next Week: S5 E13 “The Chain Letter”
(12/28/83)

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090 - S5 E11 "The Second Time Around" with Catherine Stillinger

A Citizens of Hollywood publicity pic. {ALL FRIENDS OF THE PODCAST!) Front, Jodi Chase’s friend Paige Turner. Left to right: Christian Damon’s friend Daley Reels, Catherine Stillinger’s friend Dara Vamp, my friend Holden Hollywood, and Tim Williams’ friend Stone Granite.

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Miss Vermont!

You can own this gettyimage photo of Catherine (at right, when she was the reigning Miss Vermont) with Evander Holyfield for only $499!

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Dirt Bikes vs. Motorcycles!

As I assumed, there is a difference. Read about it here.

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Coke! (-ca-Cola) Commercial

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The Second Time Around!

(Lyrics by Sammy Cahn; Music by Jimmy Van Heusen)

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Next Week: S5 E12 “The Christmas Show”

Join me and my special guest, actor/improvisor/writer Garin Jones!

089 - S5 E10 "Store Games" with Cole NeSmith

Cole speaking at TEDx Orlando in 2019

Cole NeSmith YouTube Channel

Cole NeSmith on Instagram

Creative City Project

Artrepreneur Podcast (Instagram)

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The Newsweek Article!

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“Whiz Kids” on Forgotten TV

Forgotten TV is an AWESOME in-depth podcast, and creator Chris Cooling does a MAJOR DEEP DIVE into the 1983-1984 TV Show “Whiz Kids” (which was in development before “WarGames” was released), and was one of the first shows that dealt with teenagers & computers. In “Supplemental Episode #6,” he covers the stories of real-life computer hackers from those early days and the trouble they got themselves into. I highly recommend it!

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Empire Today Flooring Commercial!

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Next Week: S5 E11 “The Second Time Around”